To pass H.J. RES. 120, a bill to impose a special income tax. (p. 3531-2)

On Jul 2, 1864, the House voted 54–57 (HJR 120). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 44–10, Democrats 0–43, Others 10–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 54
No: 57
Did not vote: 76
Date: Jul 2, 1864

By party

Republicans44 yes · 10 no · 32 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 43 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Higby R-CA voted no
Henry Champion Deming R-CT voted no
Abel Carter Wilder R-KS voted no
John Wesley Longyear R-MI voted no
Freeman Clarke R-NY voted no
Charles O'Neill R-PA voted no
Leonard Myers R-PA voted no
William Darrah Kelley R-PA voted no
Thaddeus Stevens R-PA voted no
Thomas Williams R-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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